Exploring Family Language Policy and Planning among Ethnic Minority Families in Hong Kong: Through a Socio-Historical and Processed Lens

Autor/inn/en	Gu, Mingyue Michelle; Han, Yawen
Titel	Exploring Family Language Policy and Planning among Ethnic Minority Families in Hong Kong: Through a Socio-Historical and Processed Lens
Quelle	In: Current Issues in Language Planning, 22 (2021) 4, S.466-486 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Han, Yawen)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1747-7506
DOI	10.1080/14664208.2020.1748371
Schlagwörter	Language Planning; Family Relationship; Educational Experience; Immigrants; Mother Attitudes; Asians; Ideology; Cultural Background; Language Maintenance; Native Language; Literacy; Chinese; Educational Opportunities; Language Usage; Language Proficiency; Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Foreign Countries; History; Social Influences; Ethnic Groups; Minority Groups; Hong Kong + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Sprachwechsel; Bildungserfahrung; Immigrant; Immigrantin; Immigranten; Mutterliebe; Asian; Asiat; Asiatin; Asiaten; Asiate; Ideologie; Sprachpflege; Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; China; Chinesen; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Sprachgebrauch; Language skill; Language skills; Sprachkompetenz; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Ausland; Geschichte; Geschichtsdarstellung; Sozialer Einfluss; Ethnie; Ethnische Minderheit; Hongkong
Abstract	This qualitative study investigates the process of family language policy and planning among a group of immigrant mothers with south Asian backgrounds in Hong Kong, and explores the underlying cultural, socio-political and ideological reasons. Moving beyond a discrete analysis of family language policy within the home context to incorporate elements of historical time and space, the data analysis shows that family language policy is shaped by individuals' cultural affiliations, future imaginations and their experiences across the contexts of school, community, workplace, host society and home country. Furthermore, broader social and ideological realities also impact individuals, and thereby influence family language policy. The findings suggest that South Asian families may face difficulty in maintaining their children's heritage language literacy, and that the immigrant mothers' lack of local educational experiences and limited knowledge of the Chinese language may disadvantage their children in terms of educational opportunities. Providing an in-depth understanding of bottom-up language practices, language planning and implementation in immigrant home contexts, this study has implications for policy makers in terms of language education and provision. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01